Working Safe with High Pressure Technology

High pressure technology is essential across industries like automotive, medical, oil and gas, and hydrogen technology. While the benefits of working with high pressure are substantial, the potential risks cannot be overlooked. Prioritizing safety measures not only increases operational efficiency, but also ensures the well-being of your employees.

Ensuring Safe High Pressure Equipment

To maximize the benefits of using high pressure systems, effectiveness and safety must be guaranteed through rigorous equipment testing. Without proper testing, risks such as leaks, component failures, or unexpected bursts can lead to severe consequences, including media leaks, explosions, and property damage. These risks highlight the necessity of testing in order to protect both your employees and worksite.

Testing safeguards your operations by:

• Reducing unexpected breakdowns
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations
• Minimizing the risk of workplace accidents

However, even with rigorous equipment testing, additional safety measures are crucial to prevent potential hazards during the process.

Managing the Risks of High Pressure Testing

Although pressure testing is a key safety measure for your equipment, it presents its own set of risks. For example, faulty test objects can result in sudden leaks or bursts. This underscores the importance of having a testing environment that is well-controlled and well-prepared for such situations. By incorporating advanced safety features and innovative designs, potential hazards during high pressure testing can be minimized.

Best Practices to Ensure Maximum Safety 

• Secure pressure containment
  • Use door locks and automatic pressure bleed-off systems to prevent accidental exposure
  • Locate the control panel in a separated, safe area to minimize operator risk
• Emergency stop mechanisms
  • Install easily accessible emergency stop buttons to immediately stop a pump or booster and safely release pressure in case of a malfunction.
• Dual-hand operation systems
  • Implement control systems requiring both hands to activate, reducing the risk of accidental activation
• Resistance measures
  • Use thick polycarbonate lids to protect the workplace from debris or fragments in case of an unexpected burst
  • Construct enclosures with walls thick enough to withstand forces released during a critical failure

Commitment to Safety

When dealing with high-pressure technology, adopting adequate safety practices ensures compliance with regulatory standards as well as the well-being of employees and the durability of equipment.

At Resato, safety is more than a priority—it’s an integral part of our product design and development process. From secure test cabinets to mobile testing solutions, our systems are designed to minimize risks and protect both personnel and equipment.

Would you like to learn more about safe pressure testing? Contact our experts to discover how we can support your needs with our innovative, safety-driven solutions.